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PROGRAM: B.A. in PHYSICS
FRESHMAN YEAR
Semester Hours

Physics 1121

 

4

General Physics with Calculus

English 1010/1020

3

3

Comp & Rhetoric/Comp & Lit.

Computer Science elective

3

 

(Intro to C recommended)

Mathematics 1030/1070

4

4

Precalculus/Intro. Calculus

Social Science

3

3

Core Requirement

Speech Communication 1010

3

 

Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Physical Education

 

1

Activity Course or Test

 

16

15

 


SOPHOMORE YEAR

Physics 2111/2121

4

4

General Physics with Calculus

African American Studies

 

3

Core Requirement

Fine Arts

 

3

Core Requirement

History 1030-1040

3

3

World Civilizations

Mathematics 2070-2080

4

4

Calculus II/ Calculus III

Mathematics 2030

3

 

Linear Algebra

Other Electives

3

 

 

 

17

17

 


JUNIOR YEAR

Physics 3030/Physics Elective

3

3

Optics/Physics Elective

Physics 3510S/3520S

1

1

Seminar

Chemistry 1010/1010L -

 

 

 

Chemistry 1020/1020L

4

4

General Chemistry

English 2010

 

3

World Literature I

Philosophy

 

3

Core Requirement

Theology

3

 

Core Requirement

Free Electives

6

2

 

 

17

16

 


SENIOR YEAR

Physics 3210

 

3

Mechanics-Statics

Physics 3310L

 

1

Advanced Physics Lab

Physics 4999

 

0

Senior Comprehensives

Foreign Language

3

3

Core Requirement

Philosophy

3

 

Core Requirement

Theology

 

3

Core Requirement

Other Electives

12

6

 

 

18

16

 


SUMMARY
Semester Hours Semester Hours

African American Studies

3

 

 

Chemistry

8

Physics

24

Computer Science

3

Physical Education

1

English

9

Social Sciences

6

Fine Arts

3

Speech Communication

3

Foreign Language

6

Theology

6

History

6

Free Electives

8

Mathematics

19

Other Electives*

21

Philosophy

6

Total Semester Hours

132

*The B.A. Program in physics contains twenty-one semester hours of other electives. With the assistance of his or her advisor, the student may appropriately choose those elective courses that will strengthen preparation for careers in such areas as business, law, medicine, etc.


PROGRAM: B.S. in PHYSICS
FRESHMAN YEAR
Semester Hours

Physics 1121

 

4

General Physics with Calculus

Computer Science elective

3

 

(Intro to C recommended)

English 1010/1020

3

3

Comp & Rhetoric/Comp & Lit.

History 1030

 

3

World Civilizations

Mathematics 1030/1070

4

4

Precalculus/Intro. Calculus

Social Science

3

3

Core Requirement

Speech Communication 1010

3

 

Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Physical Education

1

 

Activity Course or Test

 

17

17

 


SOPHOMORE YEAR

Physics 2111/2121

4

4

General Physics with Calculus

Physics 2630

 

3

Analytical Methods for Physics and Engineering

Chemistry 1010/1010L -

 

 

 

Chemistry 1020/1020L

4

4

General Chemistry

History 1040

3

 

World Civilizations

Mathematics 2070/2080

4

4

Calculus II/ Calculus III

Mathematics 2030

3

 

Linear Algebra

Mathematics 2530

 

3

Differential Equations

 

18

18

 


JUNIOR YEAR

Physics 3030/3040

3

3

Optics/Thermodynamics

Physics 3210/3020

3

3

Mech. Statics/Mech. Dynamics

Physics 3310L/3320L

1

1

Advanced Physics Lab

Physics 3010/3011

3

3

Electricity & Magnetism

Physics 3510S

1

 

Seminar

Physics 4530

3

 

Special Topics

African American Studies

 

3

Core Requirement

English 2010

3

 

World Literature I

Fine Arts

 

3

Core Requirement

 

17

16

 


SENIOR YEAR

Physics 3050/4050

3

3

Modern Physics/Quantum Phys.

Physics 4200/4210

1

2

Physics Projects

Physics 4530

3

 

Special Topics

Physics 4999

 

0

Senior Comprehensives

Foreign Language

3

3

Core Requirement

Philosophy

3

3

Core Requirement

Theology

3

3

Core Requirement

Free Electives

2

3

 

 

18

17

 


SUMMARY
Semester Hours Semester Hours

African American Studies

3

Philosophy

6

Chemistry

8

Physics

51

Computer Science

3

Physical Education

1

English

9

Social Sciences

6

Fine Arts

3

Speech Communication

3

Foreign Language

6

Theology

6

History

6

Free Electives

5

Mathematics

22

Total Semester Hours

138



PROGRAM: DUAL DEGREE BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
FRESHMAN YEAR
Semester Hours

Physics 1121

 

4

General Physics with Calculus

Chemistry 1010/1010D/1011L -

 

 

 

Chemistry 1020/1020D/1021L

4

4

General Chemistry

English 1010-1020

3

3

Comp & Rhetoric/Comp & Lit.

Mathematics 1070-2070

4

4

Intro. Calculus, Calculus II

Social Science or Foreign Language

3

3

Core Requirement

Speech Communication 1010

3

 

Fundamentals of Public Speaking

 

17

18

 


SOPHOMORE YEAR

Physics 2111/2121

4

4

General Physics with Calculus

 

 

 

 

Biology 1230/1230L – 1240/1240L

4

4

General Biology

Chemistry 2210/2210D/2230L -

 

 

 

2220/2220D/2240L

4

4

Organic Chemistry

Fine Arts

 

3

Core Requirement

Mathematics 2080/2030

4

3

Calculus III/Linear Algebra

Physical Education

1

 

Activity Course or Test

 

17

18

 


JUNIOR YEAR

Engineering 2210/2020

3

3

Mech. Statics/Dynamics

Engineering 2120

 

3

Network Analysis

Engineering 2630

 

3

Analytical Methods

Chemistry 4130

 

3

Biochemistry I

Computer Science 1760

3

 

Introduction to C Programming

History 1030 or 1040

3

 

World Civilizations

Mathematics 2530

3

 

Differential Equations

Philosophy 2040/xxxx

3

3

Logic/Philosophy Core Req.

Theology

3

3

Core Requirement

 

18

18

 


SUMMARY
Semester Hours
Semester Hours

Biology

8

History

3

Chemistry

19

Mathematics

18

Computer Science

3

Philosophy

6

Engineering

12

Physics

12

English

6

Physical Education

1

Fine Arts

3

Speech Communication

3

Foreign Language or

 

Theology

6

Social Sciences

6

Total Semester Hours

106

Note: Biomedical Engineering students who wish to receive a B.A. or a B.S. degree in Physics from Xavier University of LA must satisfy the following requirements in addition to the above:

B. A. Degree in Physics

Physics 3510S or 3520S

1

Physics 3310L or 3320L

1

Courses taken in

 

Engineering School

26

Total hours

28


B. S. Degree in Physics

Physics 3510S or 3520S

1

Physics 3310L or 3320L

1

Physics 3030-3040

6

Physics 3050-4050

6

Courses taken in

 

Engineering School

14

Total hours

28


PROGRAM: DUAL DEGREE CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
FRESHMAN YEAR
Semester Hours

Physics 1121

 

4

General Physics with Calculus

Engineering 1061

 

3

Engineering Graphics

Chemistry 1010/1010D/1011L -

 

 

 

Chemistry 1020/1020D/1021L

4

4

General Chemistry

English 1010-1020

3

3

Comp & Rhetoric/Comp & Lit.

Mathematics 1070-2070

4

4

Intro. Calculus, Calculus II

Speech Communication 1010

3

 

Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Physical Education

1

 

Activity Course or Test

 

15

18

 


SOPHOMORE YEAR

Physics 2111/2121

4

4

General Physics with Calculus

Chemistry 2210/2210D/2230L -

 

 

 

2220/2220D/2240L

4

4

Organic Chemistry

History 1030-1040

3

3

World Civilizations

Mathematics 2080/2030

4

3

Calculus III/Linear Algebra

Social Science or Foreign Language

3

3

Core Requirement

 

18

17

 


JUNIOR YEAR

Engineering 2210

3

 

Mech. Statics

Physics 3510S or 3520S

1

 

Seminar

Chemistry 3030

 

3

Physical Chemistry

Chemistry 3210/3210L

4

 

Quantitative Analysis & Lab

Computer Science 1760

 

3

Introduction to C Programming

English 2010

3

 

World Literature I

Fine Arts

 

3

Core Requirement

Mathematics 2530

 

3

Differential Equations

Philosophy 2040/xxxx

3

3

Logic/Philosophy Core Req.

Theology

3

3

Core Requirement

 

17

18

 


SUMMARY
Semester Hours Semester Hours  

Chemistry

23

History

6

Computer Science

3

Mathematics

18

Engineering

6

Philosophy

6

English

9

Physics

13

Fine Arts

3

Physical Education

1

Foreign Language or

 

Speech Communication

3

Social Sciences

6

Theology

6

 

 

Total Semester Hours

103

Note: Chemical Engineering students who wish to receive a B.A. or a B.S. degree in Physics, or a B.S. degree in Chemistry, ACS Certified, from Xavier University of LA must satisfy the following requirements in addition to the above:

B. A. Degree in Physics

Physics 3050 or Chemistry 3040

3

Courses taken in

 

Engineering School

28

Total hours

31


B. S. Degree in Physics

Physics 3030-3040

6

Physics 3050

3

Physics 4050 or Chemistry 3040

3

Courses taken in

 

Engineering School

19

Total hours

31


B. S. Degree in Chemistry (ACS Certified)

Chemistry 3030L

1

Chemistry 3040/3040L

4

Chemistry 4010/4011

6

Chemistry 4130

3

Chemistry 4240/4240L

4

Chemistry 4083

3

Chemistry 4310L

2

Chemistry 4999

0

Chemistry Elective

3

Free Electives – Transferred from

 

Engineering School

6

Total hours

32




PROGRAM: DUAL DEGREE CIVIL ENGINEERING
FRESHMAN YEAR
Semester Hours

Physics 1121

 

4

General Physics with Calculus

Engineering 1061

 

3

Engineering Graphics

Chemistry 1010/1010D/1011L -

 

 

 

Chemistry 1020/1020D/1021L

4

4

General Chemistry

English 1010-1020

3

3

Comp & Rhetoric/Comp & Lit.

Mathematics 1070-2070

4

4

Intro. Calculus, Calculus II

Speech Communication 1010

3

 

Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Physical Education

1

 

Activity Course or Test

 

15

18

 


SOPHOMORE YEAR

Physics 2111/2121

4

4

General Physics with Calculus

Computer Science 1760

 

3

Intro to C Programming

English 2010

3

 

World Literature I

Fine Arts

3

 

Core Requirement

History 1030-1040

3

3

World Civilizations

Mathematics 2080/2530

4

3

Calculus III/Differential Eqns.

Mathematics 2030

 

3

Linear Algebra

 

17

16

 


JUNIOR YEAR

Engineering 2210/2020

3

3

Mech. Statics/Dynamics

Engineering 2120

 

3

Network Analysis

Engineering 2630

 

3

Analytical Methods

Physics 3310L or 3320L

1

 

Advanced Physics Lab

Physics 3510S or 3520S

1

 

Seminar

Physics Elective*

3

 

Physics 3xxx or 4xxx

Philosophy 2040/xxxx

3

3

Logic/Philosophy Core Req.

Social Science or Foreign Language

3

3

Core Requirement

Theology

3

3

Core Requirement

 

17

18

 


SUMMARY
Semester Hours
Semester Hours

Chemistry

8

History

6

Computer Science

3

Mathematics

18

Engineering

15

Philosophy

6

English

9

Physics

17

Fine Arts

3

Physical Education

1

Foreign Language or

 

Speech Communication

3

Social Sciences

6

Theology

6

 

 

Total Semester Hours

101

Note: Civil Engineering students who wish to receive a B.S. degree in Physics from Xavier University of LA must satisfy the following requirements in addition to the above:

B. S. Degree in Physics

Physics 3030-3040

6

Physics 3050-4050

6

Courses taken in

 

Engineering School

16

Total hours

28

 

*For students pursuing the B.S. degree in Physics, the Physics Elective must be a 3000- or 4000-level Physics course, and it cannot be one of the above courses listed as a requirement of the B.S. degree in Physics.

PROGRAM: DUAL DEGREE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
FRESHMAN YEAR
Semester Hours

Physics 1121-2111

4

4

General Physics with Calculus

Chemistry 1010/1010D/1011L -

 

 

 

Chemistry 1020/1020D/1021L

4

4

General Chemistry

English 1010-1020

3

3

Comp & Rhetoric/Comp & Lit.

Mathematics 1070-2070

4

4

Intro. Calculus, Calculus II

Speech Communication 1010

3

 

Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Physical Education

1

 

Activity Course or Test

 

15

18

 


SOPHOMORE YEAR

Engineering 2630

 

3

Analytical Methods

Engineering 2020

 

3

Dynamics

Physics 2121

4

 

General Physics with Calculus

English 2010

3

 

World Literature I

Fine Arts

3

 

Core Requirement

History 1030-1040

3

3

World Civilizations

Mathematics 2080/2530

4

3

Calculus III/Differential Eqns.

Mathematics 2030

 

3

Linear Algebra

 

17

15

 


JUNIOR YEAR

Engineering 2120

 

3

Network Analysis

Physics 3010-3011

3

3

Electricity & Magnetism I & II

Physics 3310L or 3320L

1

 

Advanced Physics Lab

Physics 3510S or 3520S

1

 

Seminar

Physics Elective*

3

 

Physics 3xxx or 4xxx

Computer Science 1760

 

3

Intro to C Programming

Philosophy 2040/xxxx

3

3

Logic/Philosophy Core Req.

Social Science or Foreign Language

3

3

Core Requirement

Theology

3

3

Core Requirement

 

17

18

 


SUMMARY
Semester Hours
Semester Hours

Chemistry

8

History

6

Computer Science

3

Mathematics

18

Engineering

9

Philosophy

6

English

9

Physics

23

Fine Arts

3

Physical Education

1

Foreign Language or

 

Speech Communication

3

Social Sciences

6

Theology

6

 

 

Total Semester Hours

101

Note: Electrical Engineering students who wish to receive a B.S. degree in Physics from Xavier University of LA must satisfy the following requirements in addition to the above:

B. S. Degree in Physics

Physics 3030-3040

6

Physics 3050-4050

6

Courses taken in

 

Engineering School

16

Total hours

28

*For students pursuing the B.S. degree in Physics, the Physics Elective must be a 3000- or 4000-level Physics course, and it cannot be one of the above courses listed as a requirement of the B.S. degree in Physics.


PROGRAM: DUAL DEGREE ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
FRESHMAN YEAR
Semester Hours

Physics 1121

 

4

General Physics with Calculus

Engineering 1061

 

3

Engineering Graphics

Chemistry 1010/1010D/1011L -

 

 

 

Chemistry 1020/1020D/1021L

4

4

General Chemistry

English 1010-1020

3

3

Comp & Rhetoric/Comp & Lit.

Mathematics 1070-2070

4

4

Intro. Calculus, Calculus II

Speech Communication 1010

3

 

Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Physical Education

1

 

Activity Course or Test

 

15

18

 


SOPHOMORE YEAR

Physics 2111/2121

4

4

General Physics with Calculus

Chemistry 2210/2210D/2230L -

 

 

 

Chemistry 2220/2220D/2240L

4

4

Organic Chemistry

History 1030-1040

3

3

World Civilizations

Mathematics 2080/2030

4

3

Calculus III/Linear Algebra

Social Science or Foreign Language

3

3

Core Requirement

 

18

17

 


JUNIOR YEAR

Engineering 2210/2020

3

3

Mech. Statics/Dynamics

Engineering 2630

 

3

Analytical Methods

Physics 3310L or 3320L

1

 

Advanced Physics Lab

Physics 3510S or 3520S

1

 

Seminar

Computer Science 1760

 

3

Intro to C Programming

English 2010

3

 

World Literature I

Fine Arts

 

3

Core Requirement

Mathematics 2530

3

 

Differential Equations

Philosophy 2040/xxxx

3

3

Logic/Philosophy Core Req.

Theology

3

3

Core Requirement

 

17

18

 


SUMMARY
Semester Hours
Semester Hours

Chemistry

16

History

6

Computer Science

3

Mathematics

18

Engineering

12

Philosophy

6

English

9

Physics

14

Fine Arts

3

Physical Education

1

Foreign Language or

 

Speech Communication

3

Social Sciences

6

Theology

6

 

 

Total Semester Hours

103

Note: Environmental Engineering students who wish to receive a B.S. degree in Physics from Xavier University of LA must satisfy the following requirements in addition to the above:

B. S. Degree in Physics

Physics 3030-3040

6

Physics 3050-4050

6

Courses taken in

 

Engineering School

16

Total hours

28


PROGRAM: DUAL DEGREE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
FRESHMAN YEAR
Semester Hours

Physics 1121

 

4

General Physics with Calculus

Engineering 1061

 

3

Engineering Graphics

Chemistry 1010/1010D/1011L -

 

 

 

Chemistry 1020/1020D/1021L

4

4

General Chemistry

English 1010-1020

3

3

Comp & Rhetoric/Comp & Lit.

Mathematics 1070-2070

4

4

Intro. Calculus, Calculus II

Speech Communication 1010

3

 

Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Physical Education

1

 

Activity Course or Test

 

15

18

 


SOPHOMORE YEAR

Physics 2111/2121

4

4

General Physics with Calculus

Computer Science 1760

 

3

Intro to C Programming

English 2010

3

 

World Literature I

Fine Arts

3

 

Core Requirement

History 1030-1040

3

3

World Civilizations

Mathematics 2080/2530

4

3

Calculus III/Differential Eqns.

Mathematics 2030

 

3

Linear Algebra

 

17

16

 


JUNIOR YEAR

Engineering 2210/2020

3

3

Mech. Statics/Dynamics

Engineering 2120

 

3

Network Analysis

Engineering 2630

 

3

Analytical Methods

Physics 3310L or 3320L

1

 

Advanced Physics Lab

Physics 3510S or 3520S

1

 

Seminar

Physics Elective*

3

 

Physics 3xxx or 4xxx

Philosophy 2040/xxxx

3

3

Logic/Philosophy Core Req.

Social Science or Foreign Language

3

3

Core Requirement

Theology

3

3

Core Requirement

 

17

18

 


SUMMARY
Semester Hours Semester Hours

Chemistry

8

History

6

Computer Science

3

Mathematics

18

Engineering

15

Philosophy

6

English

9

Physics

17

Fine Arts

3

Physical Education

1

Foreign Language or

 

Speech Communication

3

Social Sciences

6

Theology

6

 

 

Total Semester Hours

101

Note: Mechanical Engineering students who wish to receive a B.S. degree in Physics from Xavier University of LA must satisfy the following requirements in addition to the above:

B. S. Degree in Physics

Physics 3030-3040

6

Physics 3050-4050

6

Courses taken in

 

Engineering School

16

Total hours

28

*For students pursuing the B.S. degree in Physics, the Physics Elective must be a 3000- or 4000-level Physics course, and it cannot be one of the above courses listed as a requirement of the B.S. degree in Physics.


 
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